A dear friend has died

I've been going to Alcoholic's Anonymous and have been sober for amost 9 years.  During that time, we've been fortunate enough not to lose any of our members to death.

Last week, a good friend, Earl S., died.  He was in his early 80's and he and his wife were raising the 2 male grandchiildren that their mother did not want due to her drug habit.  His wife is holding up for now but the business will stop and the loneliness will set in.

Please keep Earl and Francis S., plus their 2 teenage grandchildren in your prayers.  He was sober for 30 years when he died.

Godspeed, Earl, and rest in peace. You died sober.  That's one of the most important things.